Transcript The FFA: Who are we? The Past, Present and Future

The FFA:
Who are we?
The Past, Present
and Future
Introduction to Agriculture
STUDENT LEARNING
OBJECTIVES.
1. Explain how, when, and why the FFA was organized
2 Explain the mission and strategies, colors, motto,
salute, parts of the emblem, and the organizational
structure of the FFA.
3. Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA Creed.
4. Explain the purpose of a Program of Activities and its
committee structure.
STUDENT LEARNING
OBJECTIVES -2
5. List and explain the various FFA Degrees.
6. List the four types of membership.
7. Identify correct Official Dress (O.D.) for FFA
members.
8. Explain the rules of wearing the FFA jacket.
9. Explain how the Officers are arranged around the
room in a FFA meeting.
10. Match the officer with the appropriate symbol.
Before there way the FFA????
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the FFA
Corn, Pig, etc, Clubs
• Note the dates in pictures
• All pre 1928
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Early 1920s FF __
• FFV Virginia, FFT
• Tenn, FFA Arkansas etc.
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FFA was started in 1928
Pig Clubs for Boys
Corn Clubs for Boys
Girls had clubs too…..
 Cooking,
Canning,
Sewing,
etc…
FFA History
 1917
Congress passed Smith-Hughes
Act
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established agriculture classes
first ag youth club west of Mississippi
 1920’s
Future Farmers of Virginia
formed
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Henry Groseclose-”Father of the FFA”
 1926 American
Royal in Kansas City
invited vocational agriculture students to
judge livestock
FFA History
 1928
Walt Disney draws Mickey Mouse
for Kansas City Star
 1928 1st National Convention in Kansas
City’s Baltimore Hotel
1st President - Leslie Applegate
1st Nat. Advisor - Dr. C.H. Lane
Dues set at $0.10
 1929 Carton Patton 1st American Star
Farmer (From Arkansas)
 National Blue and Corn Gold official
colors
FFA History
 1930
FFA Creed Adopted
written by E.M. Tiffany
3rd national convention
revised in 1965, 1987, and 1990
 1933 FFA Jacket adopted as official dress
FFA History
 1939
National FFA Center located on part
of the original estate of George
Washington in Alexandria, Virginia
 1944 National FFA Foundation Formed
non-profit fundraising part of FFA
private donations fund awards
Foundation raises $6 million annually
FFA History
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1947 National FFA
Band
 1948 National FFA
Chorus
 1948 National FFA
Supply Service
Formed
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Official Jackets
Awards
Anything FFA
FFA History
 1950
Public Law 740 granted National
FFA a Federal Charter
FFA recognized as “intracurricular” part
of the agriculture education program
 1952 National Future Farmer magazine
published
now called FFA New Horizon
 1952 Code of Ethics adopted
FFA History
 1955
FFA in Japan, Brazil, Columbia,
Korea, Mexico, Panama, Philippines,
Thailand
 1955 International Student exchange
programs begun can now travel to 30
countries
 1965 NFA merged with FFA
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NFA (New Farmers) African American
FFA History
 1969
Girls admitted to FFA
 1969 First Star Agribusinessman
 1971 National FFA Alumni founded
support agriculture education
 1988 Name changed to National FFA
Organization
FFA History
 1988
Name of the organization was
changed to National FFA Organization.
 1989 Name of The National Future Farmer
magazine was changed to New Horizons.
 1999 National FFA Center moved from
Alexandria, VA, to Indianapolis, IN.
 1999 The National FFA Convention was
moved to Louisville, Kentucky.
Components of Agricultural
Education
The FFA Purpose
The purpose of the FFA is to develop:
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• Leadership
• Scholarship
• Improved Agriculture
• Cooperation
• Citizenship
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• Recreation
• Patriotism
• Service
• Character
• Thrift
The FFA stresses three closely related areas:
leadership, personal growth, and career
success.
The FFA Mission
 FFA makes
a positive difference
in the lives of students by
developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal
growth and career success
through agriculture education.
Organizational Structure
National Organization
State Association
Local Chapter
You
The FFA Degree Ladder
 Degrees
recognize progress in leadership,
agricultural education and your SAE
 Greenhand Degree
 Chapter FFA Degree
 State FFA Degree
 American FFA Degree
Discovery members (middle
school)
Greenhand FFA Degree
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For first year members
Knowledge of FFA History
Recite the Creed
Recite the Motto
Recite the Salute
Must be enrolled in
Agriculture Ed.
Have satisfactory SAE plans
Greenhand Requirements
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Have learned and can
explain the FFA Mission
Statement
 Describe and Explain the
meaning of the FFA
Emblem and Colors
 Understand the FFA Code
of Ethics
 Understand Proper use of
the FFA Jacket
Greenhand Requirements
 Familiar
with the chapter constitution and
bylaws
 Familiar with the Program of Activities
 Have access to the Official FFA Manual
and FFA Student Handbook
 Submitted written application for the
Greenhand Degree
Chapter FFA Degree
 Completed
2 semesters of agriculture
 Have SAE program in operation
 Earn and productively invest $150 or work
at least 45 hours at SAE
 Effectively lead a group discussion for 15
minutes
 Demonstrate 5 parliamentary procedures
Chapter FFA Degree
 Show
progress towards individual
achievement in the FFA award program
 Have a satisfactory scholastic record
 Star Chapter Farmer -outstanding
production SAE
 Star Chapter Agribusiness Award outstanding business SAE
State FFA Degree
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Active FFA member 2
years
2 years of agriculture
Earn and productively
invest $1000 or work 300
hours in an SAE Program
Perform 10 parliamentary
procedures
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Give a 6 minute speech
State FFA Degree
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Chapter officer or committee member
Satisfactory scholastic record
Participate in the planning of the Program of
Activities
5 activities above chapter level
Degree Charm worn
above name on jacket
or on standard key
chain
American
FFA Degree
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Highest degree
Active member for 3
years
3 years of class
Graduate from high
school at least 12
months prior to
receiving degree
Outstanding SAE
Program
American FFA Degree
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Earn and productively
invest $7,500 or earn and
invest $1,500 and work at
least 2,250 unpaid hours
Have a record of
outstanding leadership
abilities
Scholastic record of “C”
or better
Golden key worn above
name or on chain
American FFA Degree
 American
Star Farmer and Star
Agribusiness (1 each from 4 regions)
 All finalists receive European Tour
 Highest Awards in FFA
Types of Membership
 Active
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enrolled in ag class, dues paid
 Collegiate
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2 or 4 year college
 Alumni
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former members or interested people
 Honorary
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people who support FFA
Career Development Events in which
FFA members may participate
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Livestock
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Evaluation of breeding and market BEEF, SWINE AND
SHEEP
Grading Frame Size
Grading Back Fat
Oral Reasons
Meats
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Identification of Wholesale and Retail meat cuts
Placing of Cuts
Ribeyes
Carcass Grading
Hamburger Problems
Written Test
Career Development Events in
which FFA members may participate
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Electricity
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Wiring
Diagraming
Floor Plans
Identification
Written Test
Nursery/Landscape
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Identification
• Plants, Pest, Equipment
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Placing
Landscape Problems/Calculation
Written Test
Career Development Events in
which FFA members may participate
 Ag
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Business
Problems
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Net Worth Statements
Depreciation
Break-Even
Substitutions
Partial Budget
Asset Allocations
Written Test
Career Development Events in which
FFA members may participate
Leadership Related Events
 Parliamentary
Procedure
 Opening and Closing Ceremonies
 Creed Speaking
 Extemporaneous Speaking
 Prepared Public Speaking
The FFA Emblem
What does it all mean?
Go to Emblem
Point
Cross Section of the
Ear of Corn
Corn is a symbol of
unity because it is
native to America
and is grown in
every state.
The Rising Sun
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Rising Sun
symbolizes
progress in
agriculture and the
confidence FFA
members have in
the future.
The Eagle
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eagle is a
reminder of our
freedom and
ability to explore
new horizons for
the future of
agriculture
The Owl
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owl
represents
knowledge and
wisdom
The Plow
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plow is the
symbol of labor
and tillage of the
soil
The Words
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an
important part of
the Agriculture
Education
Program
The FFA Emblem
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it all together
 Trademark of the
National FFA
Organization
 Be Proud Of It
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http://www.ffa.org/documents/mp3/ffa_song_ffaboy.mp3
Official FFA Colors
National
Blue
Corn Gold
FFA Motto
Learning to Do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
Living to Serve
FFA Salute
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Pledge of Allegiance
to the:
The Pledge of Allegiance
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I pledge
allegiance“
(I promise to be true)
"to the flag“
(to the symbol of our country)
"of the United States of America“ (each state that has joined to make
our country)
"and to the Republic“
(a republic is a country where the
people choose
others to make laws for them – the
government is for the people)
"for which it stands,“
(the flag means the country)
"one Nation“
(a single country)
"under God,“
(the people believe in a supreme
being)
"indivisible,“
(the country cannot be split into parts)
"with liberty and justice“
(with freedom and fairness)
"for all.“
(for each person in the country...you
and me!)
The pledge says you are promising to be true to the United States of
America!
Source:
The American Legion
Brief History of the Pledge
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The original pledge was published in the Sept. 8,
1892, issue of The Youth's Companion in
Boston.
 For years, the authorship was in dispute
between James B. Upham and Francis Bellamy
of the magazine's staff.
 In 1939, after a study of the controversy, the
United States Flag Association decided that
authorship be credited to Bellamy.
 The phrase “under God” was added to the
pledge on June 14, 1954.
FFA Creed
I believe in the future of agriculture with a
faith born not of words but of deeds-achievements won by the present and
past generations of agriculturists; in the
promise of better days through better
ways, even as the better things we now
enjoy have come to us from the struggles
of former years.
FFA Creed
I believe that to live and work on a good
farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural
pursuits, is pleasant as well as
challenging; for I know the joys and
discomforts of agricultural life and hold an
inborn fondness for those associations
which, even in hours of discouragement, I
cannot deny.
FFA Creed
I believe in leadership from ourselves and
respect from others. I believe in my own
ability to work efficiently and think clearly,
with such knowledge and skill as I can
secure, and in the ability of progressive
agriculturists to serve our won and public
interest in producing and marketing the
product of our toil.
FFA Creed
I believe in less dependence on begging
and more power in bargaining; in the life
abundant and enough honest wealth to
help make it so--for others as well as
myself; in less need for charity and more
of it when needed; in being happy myself
and playing square with those whose
happiness depends on me.
FFA Creed
I believe that American agriculture can and
will hold true to the best traditions of our
national life and that I can exert an
influence in my home and community
which will stand solid for my part in that
inspiring task.
FFA Creed
 Written
by E. M. Tiffany
 Adopted at 3rd national convention
 Revised at 38th and 63rd convention
Official Dress
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black skirt or slacks
white blouse
official blue scarf
black shoes
official jacket zipped to the top
Official Dress
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black slacks
white shirt
official FFA tie
black shoes
black socks
official jacket zipped to the top
Official FFA Dress
Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
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worn by members
 Kept clean and neat
 Only emblems, state, chapter, name and
one office or honor
 Worn on official occasions zipped up,
collar down, cuffs buttoned
 Only worn to places appropriate for
members to visit
Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
 School
letters etc. not worn on jacket
 Discard when worn, remove emblems
 Remove emblems if given away
 Act like a lady or gentlemen when wearing
the FFA jacket
 No tobacco or alcohol in jacket
 Degree, Office, Award (1 each) worn
below name
Chapter Officer Positions and
Responsibilities
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Preside over meetings
Appoint Committees
Coordinate activities
Represent the chapter
 Vice
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President-
Help the President
Coordinate all committees
Develop Program of Activity (POA)
Chapter Officer Positions and
Responsibilities--2
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Chapter correspondence
Maintain member attendance and activity
records
 Treasure
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Serve as chairperson of the earning and
savings committee
Prepare and submit the membership roster
Chapter Officer Positions and
Responsibilities--3
 Reporter
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Plan public information programs
Release news and information to news media
 Sentinel
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Assist the president in maintaining order
Welcome guest and visitors
Keep meeting room comfortable
 Jr. Advisor
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Provide guidance and wisdom
Assist in chapter planning
Room Arrangement for
FFA meetings
If you were the ________
Where would you sit?
Front
President
A
Secretary
Treasurer
F
B
Advisor
VP
Sentinel
C
Reporter
E
D
Review
What organizations came before the FFA
Explain how the FFA developed – List some key dates and
events.
What is the purpose of the FFA
Explain the various FFA Degrees and requirements of each
Explain the types of membership.
Identify correct Official Dress for FFA members, both male and
female.
Explain the rules of wearing the FFA jacket.
Explain how the Officers are arranged around the room in a FFA
meeting.
Match the officer with the appropriate symbol.